Barney Lewis Crews Sr., 51, of Macclenny died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his home. He was born in Jacksonville, raised in Baker County and attended Baker County High School. Mr. Crews served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Ironworkers Local Union #597 in Jacksonville. He was an avid Florida Gator fan and loved living at his home on the St. Mary’s River that he called the “Crews’ Fish Camp.” Mr. Crews was preceded in death by brother Jeffrey V. Crews in 1978.
Survivors include children Barney L. “B.J.” Crews Jr. (Krystal Key) of Virginia Beach, VA, Brion Lee Crews and Natalie Marie Crews, both of Norfolk, VA; parents Virgil and Pat Crews; sister Patti L. Mobley (Rick Osburn); sister-in-law Tina (Mike) Griffis, all of Glen St. Mary; granddaughter Angelina M. Crews and former wife and mother of his children Kathleen “Scottie” Crews, both of Norfolk, VA.
The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, June 9 at 2 pm in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny with Rev. David Thomas, pastor of Christian Fellowship Temple, officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.